English dictionary

phenol

/'f/i/n/oU/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

noun.substance

Source: WordNet 3.0
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally

noun.substance

Synonyms carbolic acid hydroxybenzene oxybenzene phenylic acid

Source: WordNet 3.0
A white or pinkish crystalline substance, C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH, produced by the destructive distillation of many organic bodies, as wood, coal, etc., and obtained from the heavy oil from coal tar.

noun

Source: webster1913